In summer 2011 offshore Greenland, in an attempt to halt Arctic exploration, Greenpeace activists scaled a semisubmersible rig large enough to drill in more than 8,000 ft of water. This, despite a court injunction and the risk of jail time and significant fines for the activists....

By Katherine Scott, editorial coordinator Promoting a positive message about the oil and gas industry is one of Bob Warren’s ongoing missions. The industry has to work harder to emphasize that this is a career destination with unlimited opportunities for people who are willing to work hard, said Mr Warren, president of Baclenna Inc, a Houston-based energy consulting service. “The earlier that message becomes part of the discussion, the sooner a young person can say, ‘I could work in the energy sector,’” he continued. “At some point, all young people need to make a career decision, and they need to make an informed decision.” Mr Warren got an early start himself, when he was 17. “I walked up on a ...